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What Are the Four Kinds of Sentences? A sentence that tells
something is a declarative sentence. It ends with a period.
A sentence that asks something is an interrogative sentence.
It ends with a question mark. A sentence that expresses strong
feeling is an exclamatory sentence. It ends with an exclamation
point. A sentence that gives an order is an imperative sentence.
It ends with a period.

Example Kind of Sentence
period declarative
interrogative
We will win the contest. exclamatory
question mark imperative

How long should we practice?
exclamation point

We should practice until we’re perfect!

period
Start practicing.

Try This! Work with a partner. Read aloud each sentence
below. Then tell which kind of sentence it is and

explain how you know.

1 Come and watch me in the canoe race.

2 What time does it begin?

3 It takes place at two o’clock down at the lake.

4 I can’t wait to see you win!

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